The Sindh Health Department has directed all the district health offices to implement measures to prevent surge in COVID-19 and H1N1 influenza cases across the province.
Viewing the ongoing winter season and the diseases’ spread, the health department said that the implementation of the urgent measures were imperative to keep the upsurge and further transmission, it emerged on Monday.
The department has directed all the district health officers for implementation of the guidelines as well as strengthening of active surveillance for COVID-19 and H1N1 cases across all healthcare facilities in their respective districts.
“Ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected and confirmed cases from healthcare facilities and labs to the provincial health office. Ensure the availability and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and other essential supplies at all healthcare facilities,” the provincial department said.
It ordered the health officers to educate the community regarding use of seasonal influenza vaccination among vulnerable groups, including healthcare workers, elderly individuals, and patients with chronic conditions.
